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The GeolocationPositionError.code read-only property is an unsigned short representing the error code.
Syntax
let typeErr = geolocationPositionErrorInstance.code
Value
An unsigned short representing the error code. The following values are possible:
| Value | Associated constant | Description |
|---|---|---|
1
|
PERMISSION_DENIED
|
The acquisition of the geolocation information failed because the page didn't have the permission to do it. |
2
|
POSITION_UNAVAILABLE
|
The acquisition of the geolocation failed because one or several internal sources of position returned an internal error. |
3
|
TIMEOUT
|
The time allowed to acquire the geolocation, defined by PositionOptions.timeout information that was reached before the information was obtained.
|
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Geolocation APIThe definition of 'PositionError.code' in that specification. | Recommendation | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
The compatibility table on this page is generated from structured data. If you'd like to contribute to the data, please check out https://github.com/mdn/browser-compat-data and send us a pull request.
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| Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
code
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Chrome
Full support 5 |
Edge
Full support 12 |
Firefox
Full support 3.5 |
IE
Full support 9 |
Opera
Full support 16 |
Safari
Full support 5 |
WebView Android
Full support Yes |
Chrome Android
Full support 18 |
Firefox Android
Full support 4 |
Opera Android
Full support 16 |
Safari iOS
Full support Yes |
Samsung Internet Android
Full support 1.0 |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
See also
GeolocationPositionError.code by Mozilla Contributors is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.5.
